From the 1st of August 2024, changes will be made to the charging tariffs for electric vehicles across Dundee to ensure the network remains accessible and financially sustainable.
The new tariffs will be 50p per kWh for fast chargers (up to 22kW), 55p per kWh for rapid chargers (up to 43kW AC or 50kW DC) and 60p for ultra-rapid chargers (up to 150kW).
The 38p connection fee will remain the same on all charging sessions.
A £10 overstay penalty charge will apply if charge time exceeds 70 minutes on rapid and ultra-rapid chargers, or 190 minutes on fast chargers. The overstay fee will not apply at multi-storey car parks where EV charging capacity associated with longer duration visits can be accommodated.
Stickers will be clearly visible on the charge points across the city stating details of the tariffs applied in order to keep drivers informed.
Dundee is recognised worldwide as a leading city in the introduction and support of electric vehicles and the council fleet runs over 220 EVs.
Charging infrastructure in the city has continued to grow since it was first introduced in 2011 and there are now around 400 charging points, 215 of which were installed by Dundee City Council
In 2019, in a UK-first, a solar powered charging hub, which has 20 charging bays, and an innovative battery storage system was opened. A central system controls the charging points, and dynamic load management technology shifts the supply of energy depending how many vehicles are charging. Dundee now has three charging hubs with this system in place.
Dundee also offers accessible chargers to accommodate the needs of the community. In 2024, app-operated retractable charge points manufactured by Urban Fox were installed across the city. Accessible rapid chargers are also available at the newest charging hub on Clepington Road.
If you have any queries regarding the changes stated above, please contact us on fleet@dundeecity.gov.uk or visit our team at:
Marchbanks Depot Reception
34 Harefield Road
Dundee DD2 3JW
Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm
